James Jackson (Georgia politician)
James Jackson (September 21, 1757 – March 19, 1806) was an early British-born Georgia politician of the Democratic-Republican Party. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1789 until 1791. He was also a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 1793 to 1795, and from 1801 until his death in 1806. In 1797 he was elected 23rd Governor of Georgia, serving from 1798 to 1801 before returning to the senate.
James Jackson | |
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| United States Senator from Georgia | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – October 31, 1795 March 4, 1801 – March 19, 1806 | |
| Preceded by | William Few James Gunn |
| Succeeded by | George Walton John Milledge |
| 23rd Governor of Georgia | |
| In office January 12, 1798 – March 3, 1801 | |
| Preceded by | Jared Irwin |
| Succeeded by | David Emanuel |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Wayne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1757 Moretonhampstead, Devon, England |
| Died | March 19, 1806 (aged 48) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Anti-Administration Democratic-Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Georgia Militia |
| Unit | 1st Brigade Georgia Militia |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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